Congressional BasicsQualifications for the House of Representatives
Article I section 2 of the U.S. Constitution sets three requirements for being a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. These three qualifications state that each representative must be of 25 years of age or older, must be a citizen of the United States for at least the past 7 years, and must be an inhabitant of the state he or she represents at the time of election. Also, under the Fourteenth Amendment, any officer who swears oath to the Constitution and later participates in rebellious activities or aids enemies of the United States is subject to disqualification from becoming a representative.
Salary for House members - $165,200
Benefits and Perks
Receive travel allowances
Tax deductions for two residences
Health and retirement benefits
Free printing
Use of facilities in the Capitol
Legal immunity for statements made while Congress is in session
4 Voting Philosophies
Trustee- trusted by the citizens to pick the best options for the state
Delegate- vote on how the citizens back home in their state want
Partisan- vote on how the party wants, going against what the his or her constituents want
Politico- vote on what helps the delegate politically to get re-elected
Congressional BasicsQualifications for the House of Representatives
Article I section 2 of the U.S. Constitution sets three requirements for being a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. These three qualifications state that each representative must be of 25 years of age or older, must be a citizen of the United States for at least the past 7 years, and must be an inhabitant of the state he or she represents at the time of election. Also, under the Fourteenth Amendment, any officer who swears oath to the Constitution and later participates in rebellious activities or aids enemies of the United States is subject to disqualification from becoming a representative.
Benefits and Perks
4 Voting Philosophies